Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Field lead capture | Full business suite |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Basic in mobile app |
| Offline mode | Limited | |
| Voice notes | ||
| Lead/Contact management | Basic | Comprehensive |
| Workflows & automation | Via sync | Native |
| Analytics | Basic | Full suite |
| Pricing | Per user | Per user + modules |
The Opportunity
Zoho CRM is a powerful, affordable CRM with extensive features. But when you're at a conference capturing leads, Zoho's mobile app isn't optimized for rapid card scanning. Snowball fills that gap.
How They Work Together
Rapid Event Capture
Scan business cards in 2 seconds with voice notes. Zoho's mobile card scanner is slower and has no voice context.
True Offline Mode
Snowball works completely offline. Capture 50 leads at a conference, sync to Zoho when connected.
Voice Context
Record deal details while talking. This syncs to Zoho as lead notes for personalized follow-up.
Seamless Sync
Contacts flow into Zoho as Leads or Contacts. Tags become custom fields. Everything stays organized.
The Combined Workflow
Capture with Snowball, manage in Zoho.
Scan cards, record voice notes with deal context
Mark hot leads, add product interests
Leads flow into Zoho CRM automatically
Trigger workflows, assign to sales reps, track to close
Real Scenario: Small Business Trade Show
A 5-person sales team attends a trade show. Over 2 days, they capture 150 leads with Snowball—each with voice notes about budget, timeline, and needs. Leads sync to Zoho overnight, automatically assigned by territory. The team has context-rich records for follow-up, not just names and emails.
What Syncs to Zoho
- Lead records with all contact fields
- Voice note transcripts as lead notes
- Tags mapped to Zoho custom fields
- Lead source tracking for ROI
- Follow-up tasks as Zoho activities
Connect in 5 Minutes
Open Snowball Settings > Integrations
Select Zoho CRM and authorize
Choose whether to create Leads or Contacts
Map Snowball tags to Zoho fields
Start capturing—watch leads appear in Zoho
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Snowball replace Zoho CRM?
No. Zoho CRM is your system of record. Snowball is the field capture tool that feeds leads into Zoho.
Which Zoho plans support the integration?
The integration works with all Zoho CRM plans. API access for advanced features may require Professional or higher.
Can I map to Zoho custom fields?
Yes. Map Snowball tags to any Zoho custom field during setup.
Does it work with other Zoho apps?
The integration is specifically for Zoho CRM. For Zoho Campaigns or other apps, use Zapier.
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